1 in 20 Kids Not Vaccinated

According to an article put out by AP today, which I will link below, the CDC is reporting that in 8 states, there are 1 out of every 20 kindergartners that are getting vaccination exemptions upon entering school.

Exemptions vary by state, but reasons can include medical, religious, or (in the case of some states) philosophical.

Health officials are worried about diseases that were once wiped out making a comeback due to the lack of vaccination among children.

So, what do you think?

Personally, it makes me want to consider distance learning or homeschooling for my daughter in a few years.

According to an article put out by AP today, which I will link below, the CDC is reporting that in 8 states, there are 1 out of every 20 kindergartners that are getting vaccination exemptions upon entering school.

Exemptions vary by state, but reasons can include medical, religious, or (in the case of some states) philosophical.

Health officials are worried about diseases that were once wiped out making a comeback due to the lack of vaccination among children.

So, what do you think?

Personally, it makes me want to consider distance learning or homeschooling for my daughter in a few years.

My son is 6mo old.. So I have quite a while before needing to face this. However, if you vaccinate your child, why worry? Your "protecting" your child.. What's the problem? My son will get vaccinations, but not the flu shot. WE take that risk. But only with flu.

My son is 6mo old.. So I have quite a while before needing to face this. However, if you vaccinate your child, why worry? Your "protecting" your child.. What's the problem? My son will get vaccinations, but not the flu shot. WE take that risk. But only with flu.

I don't think unvaccinated children should be allowed to attend public school, except in the case of medical reasons.

Herd immunity will not continue to work as the amount of unvaccinated children increases. Children who cannot receive all of their vaccines due to medical reasons depend on herd immunity to stay protected.

If (you) general don't want to vaccinate your kids for whatever reason, fine. I don't think the government should have control over what we can, and can't, or have to put in our bodies. I do, however feel that if you choose not to vaccinate your child, your child should not be allowed to attend public schools because your choice not to vaccinate could affect someone else's children in a potentially deadly way.

Make your choices as you see fit, but I don't want my child to get sick as a result of YOUR choice. (General yours)

I don't think unvaccinated children should be allowed to attend public school, except in the case of medical reasons.

Herd immunity will not continue to work as the amount of unvaccinated children increases. Children who cannot receive all of their vaccines due to medical reasons depend on herd immunity to stay protected.

If (you) general don't want to vaccinate your kids for whatever reason, fine. I don't think the government should have control over what we can, and can't, or have to put in our bodies. I do, however feel that if you choose not to vaccinate your child, your child should not be allowed to attend public schools because your choice not to vaccinate could affect someone else's children in a potentially deadly way.

Make your choices as you see fit, but I don't want my child to get sick as a result of YOUR choice. (General yours)

How are my unvaccinated kids going to make your vaccinated kids sick? (hypothetical, my kids are vaccinated, but we did a very delayed vaccine schedule, they were vaccinated by the time they started school)

How are my unvaccinated kids going to make your vaccinated kids sick? (hypothetical, my kids are vaccinated, but we did a very delayed vaccine schedule, they were vaccinated by the time they started school)

I still can't fathom why people choose not to vax for "philosophical" reasons. I agree that those not vaxing for religious or philosophical reasons should not be granted waivers. I'm waiting for someone to chime in telling me to "do my research" about vaccinations, but Google does not replace medical school.

I still can't fathom why people choose not to vax for "philosophical" reasons. I agree that those not vaxing for religious or philosophical reasons should not be granted waivers. I'm waiting for someone to chime in telling me to "do my research" about vaccinations, but Google does not replace medical school.

The problem is that some kids, such as mine, have compromised immune systems and therefore cannot get all her shots when they are due.

Schools should be a safe haven for children. I understand that simply by being around other kids, my kid will get sick from time to time. That's fine. That's why I keep her in at this time of year and will continue to do so until her immune system can take getting something like RSV or the flu without a high risk of mortality. However, I shouldn't have to worry that she will catch something that will kill her just by simply going to school... something she *cannot* be immunized for yet due to a parent making the decision to not vaccinate simply because they don't feel like it or are "against it."

The problem is that some kids, such as mine, have compromised immune systems and therefore cannot get all her shots when they are due.

Schools should be a safe haven for children. I understand that simply by being around other kids, my kid will get sick from time to time. That's fine. That's why I keep her in at this time of year and will continue to do so until her immune system can take getting something like RSV or the flu without a high risk of mortality. However, I shouldn't have to worry that she will catch something that will kill her just by simply going to school... something she *cannot* be immunized for yet due to a parent making the decision to not vaccinate simply because they don't feel like it or are "against it."

I still can't fathom why people choose not to vax for "philosophical"
reasons. I agree that those not vaxing for religious or philosophical
reasons should not be granted waivers. I'm waiting for someone to chime
in telling me to "do my research" about vaccinations, but Google does
not replace medical school.

Lol. I love this. All of it.

I still can't fathom why people choose not to vax for "philosophical"
reasons. I agree that those not vaxing for religious or philosophical
reasons should not be granted waivers. I'm waiting for someone to chime
in telling me to "do my research" about vaccinations, but Google does
not replace medical school.

Mom2aLittleBit... Do you have a problem with a doctor/nurse not agreeing with vaccinations, or are you just interested? Just because people are in the medical field, it doesn't mean they have to agree with everything 100%.

Mom2aLittleBit... Do you have a problem with a doctor/nurse not agreeing with vaccinations, or are you just interested? Just because people are in the medical field, it doesn't mean they have to agree with everything 100%.

"I still can't fathom why people choose not to vax for "philosophical" reasons. I agree that those not vaxing for religious or philosophical reasons should not be granted waivers. I'm waiting for someone to chime in telling me to "do my research" about vaccinations, but Google does not replace medical school.
Lol. I love this. All of it."
Me too!! Love this!

"I still can't fathom why people choose not to vax for "philosophical" reasons. I agree that those not vaxing for religious or philosophical reasons should not be granted waivers. I'm waiting for someone to chime in telling me to "do my research" about vaccinations, but Google does not replace medical school.
Lol. I love this. All of it."
Me too!! Love this!

just curious, not gonna join the conversation beyond this, but how much training does the average doctor get on vaccines? what is the nature of the training? who provides the training [special guest speaker, articles published from so and so, etc].
also, why do chiropractors not believe in vaccines?

just curious, not gonna join the conversation beyond this, but how much training does the average doctor get on vaccines? what is the nature of the training? who provides the training [special guest speaker, articles published from so and so, etc].
also, why do chiropractors not believe in vaccines?

I wasn't necessarily talking about my specific children. There are children who CAN'T get vaccines. Not only is herd immunity being compromised, but that child who can't get vaccinated could actually catch one of these diseases.

In regards to my child specifically: I don't have exact numbers, but vaccines are ineffective for a percentage of the population. What if my DD is one of these? I believe also, even if my DD is vaccinated, she could still be a carrier, and spread some of the illnesses we are vaccinating against if she were exposed by an unvaccinated child.

I wasn't necessarily talking about my specific children. There are children who CAN'T get vaccines. Not only is herd immunity being compromised, but that child who can't get vaccinated could actually catch one of these diseases.

In regards to my child specifically: I don't have exact numbers, but vaccines are ineffective for a percentage of the population. What if my DD is one of these? I believe also, even if my DD is vaccinated, she could still be a carrier, and spread some of the illnesses we are vaccinating against if she were exposed by an unvaccinated child.

I think the problem lies in the fact that the parents who choose not to vaccinate for religious or philosophical reasons are going to school with children that *cannot* be vaccinated due to medical/health related reasons. This particular group of children rely on herd immunization to remain healthy from highly communicable and deadly diseases so they can lead relatively normal lives.

When more and more parents *choose* to not vaccinate, they decrease the reliability of herd immunization. They then risk the health and lives of those that *cannot* be vaccinated when they send their unvaccinated child to school.

~~Joycelynn

I think the problem lies in the fact that the parents who choose not to vaccinate for religious or philosophical reasons are going to school with children that *cannot* be vaccinated due to medical/health related reasons. This particular group of children rely on herd immunization to remain healthy from highly communicable and deadly diseases so they can lead relatively normal lives.

When more and more parents *choose* to not vaccinate, they decrease the reliability of herd immunization. They then risk the health and lives of those that *cannot* be vaccinated when they send their unvaccinated child to school.

I don't have a problem, per se, with a doctor who doesn't believe are useful or necessary. Would I ever trust them as a medical professional? Probably not. Why would I trust a doctor that went against years and years of research and proof within his or her own profession... especially when 99% of other doctors advocated said treatment or therapy? To each his own, though.

I don't have a problem, per se, with a doctor who doesn't believe are useful or necessary. Would I ever trust them as a medical professional? Probably not. Why would I trust a doctor that went against years and years of research and proof within his or her own profession... especially when 99% of other doctors advocated said treatment or therapy? To each his own, though.

I kind of think this a trend,albeit a terrible trend,but I trend nonetheless.It reminds me of people putting dogs in their purse,jumping on the vegetarian or vegan lifestyle,or any other trend.A lot of people don't understand that while it is 'their' decision it is the child's life.I just don't understand not wanting to protect your child.

I kind of think this a trend,albeit a terrible trend,but I trend nonetheless.It reminds me of people putting dogs in their purse,jumping on the vegetarian or vegan lifestyle,or any other trend.A lot of people don't understand that while it is 'their' decision it is the child's life.I just don't understand not wanting to protect your child.

I read this article this morning.....I love that my state is #2 in terms of non-vax rates. Yay!

For those wondering how your unvaxed kid can affect the vaxed kids, ummm....read the article. It says right smack in the middle that vaccinated children can still contract the illness. Maybe a milder version of it, but still.....I personally don't want my kid experiencing even a "mild form" of polio or meningitis if it can be helped, thanks.

What's scariest is the discussion of resurgence of some of these diseases.....like the polio outbreak in China, where it had been all but eradicated. The US will not be far behind.

I read this article this morning.....I love that my state is #2 in terms of non-vax rates. Yay!

For those wondering how your unvaxed kid can affect the vaxed kids, ummm....read the article. It says right smack in the middle that vaccinated children can still contract the illness. Maybe a milder version of it, but still.....I personally don't want my kid experiencing even a "mild form" of polio or meningitis if it can be helped, thanks.

What's scariest is the discussion of resurgence of some of these diseases.....like the polio outbreak in China, where it had been all but eradicated. The US will not be far behind.

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